WaterTalks is a lecture series, hosted by the Water Institute, that runs each year from September to March. Leading national and international researchers are selected to present inspiring dialogue and broadening perspectives on current water issues. The 45-minute lectures, held at the University of Waterloo, are followed by 15-minute question and answer periods. Seminars are frequently available on our YouTube channel.
Upcoming Talks
On the Swamp: Indigenous Environmental Justice
Across North Carolina’s Coastal Plain
Ryan Emmanuel
Associate Professor of Hydrology, Co-Chair of Community Engagement and Environmental Justice, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC, US
Date: February 20, 2025
Location: DC 1302
Expertise: Hydrology, ecohydrology, biogeosciences, environmental justice, and Indigenous rights.
Water Infrastructure in Resource-Constrained Shrinking and Expanding Cities: The Impact on Water Quality and Public Health
Nancy Love
Borchardt and Glysson Collegiate Professor and JoAnn Silverstein Distinguished University Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, US
Date: April 10, 2025
Location: DC 1302
Expertise: Evaluation, detection, and treatment of chemical and biological contaminants in water systems, and advancement of resource recovery technologies.
Registration opening soon!